U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, and members of the North Olympic Peninsula Recompete Coalition stand together following a press conference at Harborview Park on Friday in Port Angeles. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Coalition celebrates $35M federal grant award

NOPRC chosen as one of six communities nationwide

U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, and members of the North Olympic Peninsula Recompete Coalition stand together following a press conference at Harborview Park on Friday in Port Angeles. (Christopher Urquia/Peninsula Daily News)

Early morning road work set in Port Angeles next week

Both the city of Port Angeles and the state Department of Transportation will be repairing roads in Port Angeles next week. DOT… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)

HORSEPLAY: Kids, horses take center stage on the Peninsula

IT WARMED MY heart seeing how much pleasure the 50 campers and helpers encountered during Fox-Bell Farm & Training’s 2024 Horse Camp last weekend. The… Continue reading

50 young ones signed up to take part in Fox-Bell Farm Training’s Hawaiian themed Kids Camp last weekend, including McCoy Sprenger, 7, on Moon, who played a ring toss game as instructor Sofie Feik looked on. (Photo by Mike Sprenger)
U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Kelly Higgins, left, shakes hands with outgoing Capt. Brent Schmadeke, right, as 13th District commander Charles Fosse looks on during Friday's change of command ceremony. Higgins will lead Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles for two years after serving previously as executive officer and operations officer at Air Station San Francisco and Forward Operating Base Point Mugu in California. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

New commander takes charge at Air Station Port Angeles

Schmadeke hands over reins after two years in job

U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Kelly Higgins, left, shakes hands with outgoing Capt. Brent Schmadeke, right, as 13th District commander Charles Fosse looks on during Friday's change of command ceremony. Higgins will lead Air Station / Sector Field Office Port Angeles for two years after serving previously as executive officer and operations officer at Air Station San Francisco and Forward Operating Base Point Mugu in California. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
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Tribe seeks to manage refuges

Allen: ‘We can bring a lot more resources’

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Port Angeles asks residents for voluntary water conservation

The city of Port Angeles has declared a Stage II water shortage due to low levels in the Elwha River, according to… Continue reading

Man found on beach near Dungeness Lighthouse identified

The deceased man who was located on the beach about a quarter-mile from the Dungeness Lighthouse has been identified, the Clallam County Sheriff’s… Continue reading

Hospital financials showing ‘progress’

OMC losses better than second quarter 2023

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is also one of three species found on the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Tropical bird spotted

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical… Continue reading

A red-footed boobie rests on the roof of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center aquarium at Fort Worden State Park. Boobies are found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. It is also one of three species found on the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)
Adam Bernbaum, left, and Matthew Roberson.

Bernbaum, Roberson advance for state House

Five candidates vie for 24th Legislative District position

Adam Bernbaum, left, and Matthew Roberson.
Mike Chapman, left, and Marcia Kelbon.

Chapman, Kelbon face off for state senator position

Mike Chapman and Marcia Kelbon will face off in November for the Legislative District 24 state senator position. A third candidate, James… Continue reading

Mike Chapman, left, and Marcia Kelbon.
Jake Patterson.

Voters rejecting two propositions from Clallam County Fire District 2

Levy lid lift, EMS levy meant to continue service levels, chief says

Jake Patterson.

Deceased male located on beach near Dungeness Lighthouse

A deceased man was located on the beach about a quarter-mile from the Dungeness Lighthouse, the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said. The man,… Continue reading

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled to be released after print deadline. For election coverage, see Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Election results online

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled… Continue reading

Clallam County election worker Janet Parris of Port Angeles sorts through incoming primary ballots on Tuesday at the Clallam County Courthouse. Initial results were scheduled to be released after print deadline. For election coverage, see Thursday’s print edition. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Full lineup set for Unity of Effort on Saturday

Annual event honors efforts of first responders

A member of the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces keeps watch while the Buck Ellard Band performs during the Unity of Effort event last year. It was billed as a chance for the community to “thank first responders and military professionals that keep communities and the nation safe,” hosted by Security Services Northwest Inc. and Fort Discovery, Inc. (Emily Matthiessen/Olympic Peninsula News Group)

Port Townsend City Council appoints newest member

Neil Nelson served 3 years on planning commission

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Air show

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port… Continue reading

Marina Rosenquist of Port Townsend takes a photo of her son Casper, 4, sitting in the seat of a 1964 Beechcraft Bonanza owned by Port Townsend’s Pete Hanke during an air show of vintage and historic aircraft on Saturday at Jefferson County International Airport. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Clallam County’s Marine Resource committee to study abalone in strait

Project’s goal is to increase population of native marine snail